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There's a very special street where people learn life’s lessons together. On Sesame Street, we learn what makes a strong role model, see that everyone brings a special ability to the community, learn to use our imaginations, and respect people’s differences. With our friends Big Bird, Elmo, Ernie, Bert - and many others!- we learn about math and vocabulary, friendship and community.

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ABOUT SESAME STREET

Since 1969, children and adults alike have flocked to the place where multiethnic, multigenerational, and even multispecies residents coexist in harmony. The people on this very special street learn life’s lessons together, provide viewers with strong role models, and teach children that everyone brings a special ability to the community. Here, children learn to use their imaginations, build social skills, and respect people’s differences. Children who watch the show as two-year-olds gain an advantage in math, vocabulary, and other school readiness skills by the time they are five.